Fort Dodge Police early Friday morning investigated the report of a man down on the sidewalk in front of the residence at 1428 Eighth Avenue South. Upon arrival officers discovered 51 year old Matthew Ebner of Fort Dodge shirtless and face down on the sidewalk. Upon checking Ebner, officers discovered injuries to his head and torso. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene. The investigation led officers to 1414 Eighth Avenue South where they found a second male subject, 54 year old Walter Wachter of Fort Dodge in a semiconscious state. Wachter also had injuries to his face and head. Both Ebner and Wachter were transported to Trinity Regional Medical Center for treatment. Both men were later transported to other Iowa hospitals by helicopter due to the extent of their injuries.The investigation is continuing by Fort Dodge Police into the early morning incident.

Fort Dodge Police early Friday morning investigated the report of a man down on the sidewalk in front of the residence at 1428 Eighth Avenue South. Upon arrival officers discovered 51 year old Matthew Ebner of Fort Dodge shirtless and face down on the sidewalk. Upon checking Ebner, officers discovered injuries to his head and torso. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene. The investigation led officers to 1414 Eighth Avenue South where they found a second male subject, 54 year old Walter Wachter of Fort Dodge in a semiconscious state. Wachter also had injuries to his face and head. Both Ebner and Wachter were transported to Trinity Regional Medical Center for treatment. Both men were later transported to other Iowa hospitals by helicopter due to the extent of their injuries.The investigation is continuing by Fort Dodge Police into the early morning incident.